Quipper

In the shimmering depths of aquatic realms and freshwater ecosystems, the Quipper darts as a small yet voracious creature. With its razor-sharp teeth, sleek body, and insatiable appetite, the Quipper embodies the ferocity, swiftness, and relentless nature of predatory fish.

The Quipper is a tiny fish, typically measuring no more than a foot in length. Its streamlined body is covered in silvery scales, allowing it to blend seamlessly into the watery environments it calls home. Rows of needle-like teeth line its jaws, serving as formidable weapons to snatch and tear apart its prey.

These aquatic predators are known for their insatiable appetite. Quippers are relentless hunters, often found in swarms that can overwhelm larger creatures. They primarily feed on smaller fish, insects, and anything else unfortunate enough to cross their path. Their quick reflexes and agility in the water make them deadly adversaries, capable of striking swiftly and escaping before retaliation can occur.

Quippers are particularly active during twilight or nighttime, using their keen senses to detect the vibrations of potential prey. They tend to inhabit bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, and swamps, where they can find an abundant food supply. Legends speak of enchanted pools or hidden caves guarded by massive Quipper swarms, making them formidable obstacles for adventurers.

Individually, Quippers may not pose a significant threat to well-prepared adventurers. However, their strength lies in their numbers, as they attack in coordinated swarms, overwhelming their targets with sheer force and the relentless gnashing of their teeth. They are opportunistic predators, often exploiting weaknesses or distractions to secure their meals.

Encountering a Quipper is to face a creature of primal ferocity and swift aggression. Their presence exudes an aura of hunger and the unyielding force of nature. Engaging with a swarm of Quippers requires both swift reflexes and strategic thinking, as their combined assault can be overwhelming if underestimated.

Quippers add a touch of aquatic danger and the natural hierarchy of predator and prey to the tapestry of the world. They serve as reminders of the relentless cycle of life and death within aquatic ecosystems, as well as the perils that lie beneath the tranquil surface of freshwater realms. Whether encountered as the primary threat or as part of a larger aquatic ecosystem, Quippers bring a sense of swift and frenzied danger to the realms of adventure and exploration.

Special Abilities

Blood Frenzy

The quipper has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn’t have all its hit points.

Water Breathing

The quipper can breathe only underwater.

Actions

• Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 piercing damage.